Bobrisky: VDM alleges threat to life, Falz prepares for legal battle How it started
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Okuneye in April on six counts of money laundering and Naira mutilation.
He had sprayed money at the premiere of ‘Ajakaju’, a movie by actress and producer, Eniola Ajao, at Film One Circle Mall, in Lekki. At that same event, he was adjudged the ‘best dressed female’.
During his trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos, Justice Abimbola Awogboro sentenced Okuneye to six months in prison for Naira abuse, without the option of a fine, to serve as a deterrent to others who mutilate the Naira.
Okuneye began his jail term on March 24 and resurfaced in public on August 5.
VDM fingers Falz, father, EFCC, NCoS
During the week, VDM disclosed that Falz and his father, Femi Falana (SAN) had a case to answer for allegedly trying to secure an absolve for Bobrisky.
In the audio, a voice that was revealed to be Bobrisky’s was heard informing the other person on the call how the EFCC collected N15m from him to drop the money laundering charge in the case built against him. He also said that he was taken to the digs close to the prison where she stayed hidden for six months.
The voice said, “On my way to prison, my godfather called and assured me I wouldn’t enter prison. He announced to me not to worry and revealed he would arrange the digs near the prison and speak to the Comptroller General of Prisons in Abuja.
“After they spoke, I was taken endorse and brought to the digs where I was announced to not to arrive out until I finished my sentence. They announced to the guy at the digs that their boss instructed them to keep me there and not to let me leave.”
Fresh out of prison
Immediately after his backtrack to social media, many had voiced the opinion thar Bobrisky looked too good for someone that was supposed to have been jail for months.
To celebrate his freedom, he had even thrown a party, shortly after which he made a post on Instagram about how top celebrities had contributed a total of N18.7m to him. He listed names such as Eniola Ajao (N6m), Funke Akindele and Tiwa Savage (N2.5m each), Tonto Dikeh and Moyo Lawal (N1m each), among others.
Falz responds
Falz, in a statement released by his father’s chambers, which represents him, responded to VDM’s allegations. He confirmed in the statement that Bobrisky reached out to him on May 4 to ask for N3m to secure a VIP space in the prison, but he denied giving any form of assistance to him.
The ‘This is Nigeria’ rapper also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to VDM to withdraw and apologise for the alleged defamatory statements made against him.
In the letter signed by his legal counsel, Taiwo Olawanle, Falz demanded the withdrawal and retraction of the defamatory statements published on September 25, 2024, on VeryDarkMan’s Instagram page. Falz disclosed VDM risked a lawsuit, including potential monetary damages if he failed to apologise within the stated timeframe.
The letter read in part, “The direct meaning, imputation, purport, and innuendo of the false, misleading and defamatory statement is that our client, Mr Folarin Falana (aka Falz), conspired with Bobrisky to pervert the cause of justice for financial gains, participated in an obnoxious scheme, and is deceitful in his activism.
“We, therefore, demand an immediate retraction of an obnoxious and critical publication as well as an apology prominently published on all the platforms to which you have disseminated it.”
EFCC begins investigation
The EFCC also ordered an investigation into the bribery allegations and invited VeryDarkMan and Bobrisky to assist in the investigation.
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Published 9/28/2024